The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has sent a scam alert to Kenyans over fraudulent individuals extorting bribes from them, promising jobs and promotions.
According to KFS, these fraudsters reach out to unwitting Kenyans, telling them they have been shortlisted for jobs at the Service and then go ahead to ask for money to secure the jobs.
In a more daring move, these individuals have also reached out to staff already employed at KFS, promising promotions in exchange for money. "Kenya Forest Service wishes to warn the public of fraudsters who are calling individuals claiming to have shortlisted them for job vacancies in the Service.
These conmen then go ahead to demand money to secure the jobs.
